English-Speaking Attorneys

Ryan R. Grace

West Chester, PA

Ryan R. Grace is a Partner at Bellwoar Kelly, LLP and a skilled trial attorney. He began his career as a prosecutor for over ten years in the Special Victims Unit, handling child abuse, sexual assault, and domestic violence homicides. Now, he focuses on civil rights cases, lawsuits for victims of crime and serious injury, and criminal and professional license defense. He has successfully obtained Not Guilty verdicts in many trials and protects professional licenses against government action.

Afshin Afsharimehr

Phoenix, AZ

Afshin Afsharimehr, known as Ash, is a Supervising Attorney at Rafi Law Group. Since graduating from Phoenix School of Law in 2013 and passing the Arizona State Bar, he has dedicated his career to representing plaintiffs. Ash excels at solving complex legal problems and securing successful outcomes, guided by a philosophy of compassion, availability, and open communication. His personal experience as a child victim of a hit-and-run fuels his mission to seek justice for all injury victims. Outside of work, Ash maintains an active lifestyle, believing fitness is key to both physical and mental strength. He volunteers at the Andrew House of Hospitality homeless shelter and fosters dogs for the Arizona Humane Society.

Geoffrey Kim

Bellevue, WA

Geoffrey Kim began his legal career as a summer legal assistant in 2004. After graduating from The Johns Hopkins University in 2007, he received his law degree from the Seattle University School of Law in 2011. He passed the Washington State Bar Examination in 2011 and became a fully licensed attorney in November 2011. He formed Amity Legal Associates, PS, in 2014. He is fluent in both English and Korean.

Judi Twarozynski

Alpena, MI

Judi Twarozynski is a litigation attorney who served eight years as a prosecutor in Alpena County. She has been practicing law for 14 years. She specializes in Personal injury, Social security, Criminal law, Civil litigation, Criminal litigation, and Domestic relations. She is an attorney that is willing to fight for your rights. She offers 24-hour availability. Judi Twarozynski puts her clients first and is willing to go the extra mile for her clients.

Orville Dunk was admitted to the Texas Bar in 2004. He was admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Southern Districts of Texas. Mr. Dunk received his B.S. in Business Management from the prestigious Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Mr. Dunk graduated cum laude in the top five percentile of his graduating class in 2000. Mr. Dunk received his Juris Doctorate J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center in Houston, Texas in May of 2004.

Gustavo is an attorney in the Firm’s Personal Injury Practice. Gustavo specializes in representing injured clients throughout Georgia. He has extensive experience handling auto accident, slip & fall, and wrongful death matters. Gustavo prides himself on client service and getting them the results they deserve. Gustavo graduated from Florida International University with a B.A. in Political Science. He then completed his/her J.D. at Nova Southeastern University.

Lea Castro-Martinez is an attorney in the Firm’s Property Damage Practice. Lea specializes in representing property owners in first party insurance disputes including hurricane, fire, water, and mold claims. Prior to joining Kanner & Pintaluga, Lea practiced at another Plaintiff’s first party firm. Throughout her career, Lea has always been on the Plaintiff’s side and has previously handled personal injury protection and personal injury matters. Lea graduated from Florida State University with a B.S. in Psychology and Political Science. She then completed her J.D. at Florida International University College of Law.

Elizabeth C. Fahrlander

Madison, WI

Elizabeth C. Fahrlander specializes in creating personalized estate plans for individuals of all ages and families of all compositions. She passionately believes that everyone should be prepared for the unexpected. Elizabeth found her calling after experiencing a brush with her own mortality in 2019 at the age of 35 when she was diagnosed with and underwent surgery to remove a brain tumor. At the time, she did not even have powers of attorney in place despite, as a lawyer, knowing that she should. Elizabeth had been working in banking, and when Covid hit the following year, she was struck by how many of her banking clients lacked advanced planning documents, and by how many of her contemporaries who worked as doctors, nurses, and teachers - traditionally not jobs considered “high risk” - were suddenly posting on social media looking for recommendations for estate planning. The clear need for this kind of legal service led Elizabeth to start her own small law practice, before joining Capital Law Group, S.C. in 2025. After receiving her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Iowa, with majors in Political Science and Philosophy, Elizabeth went on to attend The George Washington University Law School in Washington, DC. During law school, she was active in various clubs, including the Hispanic Law Student Association (HLSA), completed a summer fellowship with The Human Rights Campaign, and worked for a lobbying firm specializing environmental issues and the representation of nonprofits. A Madison native, Elizabeth returned home after graduation to put down roots closer to family. In her free time, she enjoys cooking and baking, ballroom dancing, watching history documentaries, and attending temple. She lives in Madison with her husband, Brian, and their menagerie of pets.

James E. Harper

Valparaiso, IN

James E. Harper, born and raised in Porter County, graduated with honors from Indiana University and Georgetown University Law Center. He clerked for a federal judge and served as a public defender in New Orleans before returning to Indiana. His practice focuses on criminal convictions appeals and criminal defense, with experience in numerous jury trials and appeals. He is active in his community and a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

John Onal

Elmwood Park, NJ

John Onal is a Turkish lawyer specializing in personal injury law in the United States. He handles various accident types including car, truck, motorcycle, animal attacks, workplace injuries, and wrongful termination. He provides legal support in both Turkish and English, offering personalized service and fighting for clients' rights to compensation.

Stephanie Fortus

St. Louis, MO

Stephanie is a graduate of university of Missouri School of Law and has solely practiced in the state of Missouri. She specializes in all issues dealing with family law including contested and non-contested divorces, child custody, support, restraining orders as well as allegations of abuse and neglect. She also specializes in all trial areas of criminal defense including felonies, misdemeanors, all driving while intoxicated and related matters.

Conor Trombetta

Napa, CA

Conor Trombetta is a legal professional and founder of Trombetta Law, PC. He was born and raised in Napa, CA, and graduated from Georgetown University Law Center with honors after completing his undergraduate studies in Economics at San Diego State University. His diverse background includes starting his career at a top-ranked litigation firm, serving as a local prosecutor, and working as a Special Agent with Homeland Security Investigations. He is also involved in community engagement, including animal rescue and coaching wrestling at Napa High School.

Emily George

Clearwater, FL

Emily George is a Florida Registered Paralegal specializing in estate and trust administration at Coleman Law Firm since 2004. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Legal Studies from the University of Central Florida in 1981. She previously worked in securities law and assisted autistic children. She is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Ilana Mae Friedman is one of Dunk Law Firm’s Personal Injury attorneys. She grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and attended public schools including Nicolet High School. After receiving her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Legal Studies with a minor in Criminal Justice from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Ilana attended law school at Marquette University Law School and earned her Doctor of Jurisprudence in May 2023. Ilana is committed to defending the rights of others. While in Law School, Ilana participated in Law Review and gave back to the community by volunteering with various pro bono clinics. During her last semester, Ms. Friedman traveled to New York and participated in the Annual Robert F. Wagner National Labor and Employment Moot Court Competition where her team made it to the quarterfinals. Ilana is a member of the Wisconsin State Bar and the Young Lawyer’s Division. Outside the courtroom, Ilana enjoys traveling, spending time with friends and family, cooking, hiking, and exploring.

Vicente Rafael Perez Carreno is a Florida Foreign Legal Consultant in Venezuela Law, certified by the Supreme Court of Florida through the Florida Bar, and an Attorney admitted to practice law in Venezuela. He is currently pursuing admission into the Louisiana State Bar Association. His professional experience includes roles as a Foreign Legal Consultant, Senior Immigration Paralegal in multinational law firms, and business owner. He specializes in international business transactions, tax planning, immigration and naturalization Law, and assisting clients with temporary work authorization, U.S. permanent residency, and U.S. citizenship. Mr. Perez Carreno is a Former President and Director of the Venezuelan Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America, Central Florida Chapter. He received his Master of Laws (LLM) in International and Comparative Law from Northwestern University, College of Law in Chicago, Illinois.

Dana Alberga

Winter Park, FL

For as long as she can remember, justice and advocacy have been core values for Dana, making the decision to become a plaintiff’s attorney a natural path for her. Although Dana’s journey to becoming an attorney began much earlier, it formally started at Florida State University, where she studied Political Science and International Affairs. During her time at Florida State, she had the opportunity to begin formally learning about advocacy through her work as a Red Cross volunteer, gaining experience in International Human Rights Law. She also worked as a youth advocate, mentoring adolescents from across Florida. After graduating from Florida State, Dana continued her passion for youth advocacy, serving as an advocate for homeless youth in the Central Florida region. She remained in the public service arena for several years, gaining perspective and a deeper understanding of diverse populations. Dana then pursued her legal education at Florida A&M University College of Law. During this time, she interned in one of the State of Florida’s first-ever Conviction Integrity Units, where she worked to prevent, identify, and remedy false convictions. Dana believes it is important to use our skills to serve others and is committed to carrying that forward in her work for you.

Jacob Leibowitz

San Antonio, TX

I primarily work on litigating cases involving truck crashes, motor vehicle crashes, premises liability, traumatic brain injuries, catastrophic injuries, and wrongful death.

Murphy C. Hart

Benton, IL

Murphy C. Hart has practiced law since 1983, representing the fourth generation of Harts at Hart Cantrell & Thompson. He has over 30 years of experience and is a member of the Illinois and Franklin County Bar Associations. He is admitted to practice before the U.S. Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois, and all Illinois courts, and is an inactive member of the Missouri Bar Association. He also serves as a Director of the Illinois State Bar Mutual Insurance Company and a member of the Attorneys Registration and Disciplinary Committee of the Illinois Bar Association.

Erika Perez

Douglasville, GA

Erika Perez is an Intake Specialist with over four years of experience in personal injury law. She is fluent in English and Spanish and is dedicated to helping clients get the justice they deserve.

Alexis is a culturally informed attorney, focusing her practice on immigration and estate planning. Having lived in both the United States and Latin America, and a member of a cross-border family herself, she brings both personal experience and professional insight to every case. Fluent in English and conversational in Spanish, Alexis provides culturally informed guidance to clients from diverse backgrounds. She works with a calm, grounded presence to ensure each person feels heard and respected, and that someone’s got their back while navigating the complex legal process. In her immigration practice, Alexis provides comprehensive assistance with a range of matters, including fiancé and marriage visas, adjustment of status, consular processing, family-based petitions, and naturalization. She also draws on years of experience in estate planning to help individuals and families protect their legacy through wills, trusts, and probate administration. Alexis graduated with honors from Oklahoma Christian University, where she earned the Outstanding Political Science Graduate award and was a member of the women’s soccer team. At Notre Dame Law School, she served as Managing Editor of the Journal of Legislation, President of the Native American Law Students Association, and was a top oralist on the Moot Court Board. She also studied international law in London through Notre Dame’s Concannon Program. Alexis is committed to protecting the dignity, well-being, and legal rights of every client she serves. Outside of work, Alexis enjoys playing fútbol and drinking mate with her Argentine partner.

Anna Yu

Washington, DC

Ms. Anna Yu is the Chinese Language Legal Assistant at Oliver-Zhang Law, with extensive legal practice background in both China and the United States. She handles Chinese client communications, intake services, and business development, understanding linguistic and cultural nuances. Ms. Yu assists the legal team in presenting client evidence and has experience with complex document productions and translations from Chinese to English. She also assists in mass torts actions, such as asbestos cases, to help Chinese victims of negligence.

Lauren E. Murray

Islandia, NY

Lauren E. (Manning) Murray is a partner with Russo Karl Widmaier & Cordano, PLLC. Lauren first joined the firm in 2011 and became a Partner with the firm in 2020. Lauren concentrates in the areas of Estate Planning, Elder Law, Estate Administration, and Estate Litigation. She works with clients of all ages to assist them in planning for their futures and preserving their assets for their families. She also provides compassionate legal advice to grieving clients who serve as Fiduciaries, Executors, Administrators and Trustees of their loved ones’ estates regarding the disposition of estate assets. When conflicts arise between interested parties in an estate, Lauren counsels her clients to negotiate practical resolutions, and if necessary, litigates their disputes. Lauren is also a member of the firm’s Civil Litigation department, litigating a wide array of sophisticated commercial and individual disputes, as well as representing the firm’s not-for-profit supported housing clients in landlord-tenant court. A Dean’s Scholar and Honors Scholarship recipient, Lauren earned her J.D. from Hofstra University School of Law in 2011. She was recognized as one of the top five legal writers in the Class of 2011 and inducted into the National Order of Scribes. In her third year, Lauren served as the Managing Editor of Staff for Volume 39 of the Hofstra Law Review. In 2006, Lauren graduated summa cum laude from Drew University in Madison, New Jersey. A member of Phi Beta Kappa, she earned her B.A. in Behavioral Science, with a minor in Writing. She proudly served as a captain of the Drew Varsity Softball team, despite being a career benchwarmer with a .000 batting average. Lauren is a member of the New York State Bar Association and the Suffolk County Bar Association. A lifetime Long Island resident, she currently lives in Babylon with her husband and their three children.